High School Level Artis offered as an opportunity to 8th Graders as a Zero Hour Course. The class meets all year from 7-7:52 in the Middle School Art room. School doors will be opened at 6:50 for High School Art students. At the completion of two semesters, this class awards one High School credit for those with passing grades. The grades earned in this course will become part of the student's High School transcripts.

This course provides learners with a foundation in drawing, 2-D and 3-D design, painting, printmaking, and ceramics. Critical analysis, historical and cultural references, and personal expression are an ongoing part of this course. Learners will complete a sketchbook assignment each week for homework in addition to in-class work. There will be a final exam after each semester.Grades are calculated as follows:45% Quarter One45% Quarter Two10% Semester 1 Final

45% Quarter Three45% Quarter Four10% Semester 2 Final

Late Work PolicyGrades for late work will be counted for 1/2 credit after one day late, no credit after two days, unless the student has made other arrangements with the teacher and obtained a VOUCHER for a Late Project.